Awarded contract

Accommodation with Care (AWC) Closed Framework (B)

Details

Value
GBP 3,780,000,000
Duration
5 years
Topic
Social work services with accommodation
Published
26 January 2026

Tender description

Cheshire East Council (CEC) is recommissioning the Adult's Residential and Nursing care home service, delivered across the borough. This is known as 'Accommodation with Care' (AWC). Providers currently delivering services under the CEC AWC Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) will Join the New AWC Closed Framework (A) via a direct award in accordance with PA23 section 41, schedule 5 paragraph 7. This tender opportunity allowed all other Adult's Residential and Nursing care homes, located within the Borough of Cheshire East, that are registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC), to apply to join the AWC Closed Framework (B) under the same terms. Providers appointed to AWC Closed Framework (A) or AWC Closed Framework (B) will have the same opportunity to bid for packages of care for whichever lot(s) they are signed up to. The total contract value across Framework (A) and Framework (B) is £378,000,000 and is VAT exempt. Under the Care Act, the Local Authority has a statutory responsibility to ensure this service is available for the residents of Cheshire East. Contracted care home providers must deliver high quality, safe and personalised accommodation, with care, to Adults over 18. The AWC service promotes choice, dignity, control and quality of life for all residents and provides modernised care and support services that deliver value for money. This contract includes the following provisions; Mental Health, Learning Disability, Physical Disability, Intermediate Care and Discharge to Assess. ## Contract award Title: Lot 1. Residential Older People Lots: - Lot 1: Residential Older People ## Contract award Title: Lot 2. Residential Dementia Lots: - Lot 2: Residential Dementia ## Contract award Title: Lot 3. Residential Physical Disability Lots: - Lot 3: Residential Physical Disability ## Contract award Title: Lot 4. Residential Learning Disability/Autistic Spectrum Disorder Lots: - Lot 4: Residential Learning Disability/Autistic Spectrum Disorder ## Contract award Title: Lot 5. Residential Mental Health Lots: - Lot 5: Residential Mental Health ## Contract award Title: Lot 6. Nursing Older People Lots: - Lot 6: Nursing Older People ## Contract award Title: Lot 7. Nursing Dementia Lots: - Lot 7: Nursing Dementia ## Contract award Title: Lot 8. Nursing Physical Disability / Sensory Impairment Lots: - Lot 8: Nursing Physical Disability / Sensory Impairment ## Contract award Title: Lot 9. Nursing Learning Disability/Autistic Spectrum Disorder Lots: - Lot 9: Nursing Learning Disability/Autistic Spectrum Disorder ## Contract award Title: Lot 10. Nursing Mental Health Lots: - Lot 10: Nursing Mental Health

Timeline

  1. Completed: Award date15 January 2026
  2. Completed: Award published26 January 2026
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  3. Next: Contract expiry date31 March 2031in 5 years

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  • 85311000 · Social work services with accommodation

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